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Sunday, 20 May 2012

Job opportunity - Director, Scottish Countryside Alliance

The Scottish Countryside Alliance (SCA) is seeking a Director to build on its achievements and provide an effective campaigning and lobbying force for the members and supporters in Scotland, and elsewhere as required.

The successful applicant is expected to be a country-minded person with an interest in country sports. It is essential that he/she has a strong professional/business background and the skills and experience to meet the demands of this multi-faceted role. A good understanding of Scottish politics, as well as the ability to engage with the Scottish Parliament and communicate effectively in all forms of media, will be essential. Outside the campaigning and political sphere, the Director will be required to deliver a business plan and budget based on a strong membership base and an effective fund-raising programme.

An attractive remuneration package will be on offer for the right candidate, according to their achievements and experience.

If you believe you possess the combination of skills, attributes and talent we are looking for and are interested in applying for this post, please send a CV together with covering letter by email to careersSCA@countryside-alliance.org?. The closing date is Friday 8th June 2012. Click here for a full job description.

About Me

Director of The Heather Trust since May 2002. Secretary and then Director of Scotland's Moorland Forum from Nov 2007, Chairman of the England & Wales Wildfire Forum, Coordinator of the Bracken Control Group, Chairman of the Uplands Management Group (from April 2015), member of Defra's Upland Stakeholder Forum and the Steering Group for the Uplands Alliance (launched in May 2015).